The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold a public involvement meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the Waterford Public Library, 101 N. River Street. The meeting will be an open house format and address the reconstruction of highways 20 and 83 from Buena Park Road to […]
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Panel backs long-range economic development
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A long-range plan looking into future economic development throughout Southeastern Wisconsin has received the backing of a Union Grove panel. The village Plan Commission on April 4 officially accepted Southeastern Wisconsin Region Commission’s five-year comprehensive economic development strategy plan. The document is closely intertwined with the […]
Steppin’ out at a ‘Fairytale’ prom
Burlington High School celebrated it’s 2016 junior prom Saturday to the theme, “Tonight’s a Fairytale.” The evening featured a grand march — with introduction of the prom court and crowing of the king and queen — in the high school auditorium followed by dinner and dancing at Veteran’s Terrace. Corinne […]
Town of Waterford officials dig into possible pet waste ordinance
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After receiving complaints from a small handful of residents, Town of Waterford officials dug into a smelly issue this week: dog waste. In an effort to bring the issue out before his elected colleagues, Town Chairman Tom Hincz presented the board with a draft ordinance April […]
Couple charged in drug sting
A Burlington man – already out on bond after being charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia in 2014 – was hit with new charges after he and his girlfriend allegedly sold heroin to a confidential informant. Jason Wood, along with Jennifer Brown, were charged in late January. Wood, […]
Traffic stop results in drug charges
A Waterford man who was clocked speeding in Wind Lake April 3 is now facing felony charges after police allegedly found heroin on him. Eric Sonnichsen, 31, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court April 4 with felony drug possession charge as well misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Sonnichsen has […]
Core Group purchase delayed
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Core Group II purchase of land in the downtown redevelopment area has hit a snag. When the group – led by Tom Stelling and Bill Stone – offered to purchase the land for its assessed value of $70,000, they did ask if there was […]
City clears way for new development near Pick ‘n Save
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A planned retail development on the edge of the current Pick ‘n Save property at 980 Milwaukee Ave. moved forward Tuesday night. The City of Burlington Plan Commission approved a certified survey map for the site, which will be a small business development on currently undeveloped […]
Deputy dog helps officer take a bite out of crime
One of the Racine County Sheriff’s Department dogs should be getting partial credit in an arrest on Saturday. Cody Nicoletti, 30, of Kansasville, remained in Racine County Jail Monday after he allegedly approached and then assaulted a deputy around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Nicoletti was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit […]
Local clean sweep set for April 23
Seven area communities are again teaming up to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste, appliances and medication. The annual clean sweep is set for Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the City of Burlington Public Works Facility, 2200 S. Pine St., Burlington. Unlike prior […]
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